Product photography Cornwall — Tabasco studio composite
This studio composite of a Tabasco bottle is creative product photography Cornwall from our St Austell base. I built heat and warmth into the background, then layered the bottle, burn marks and smoke. JawPhotography is based in St Austell, Cornwall. The original studio work was completed earlier in Berkshire.
Creating a background
First I photographed a base background. Then I mixed vivid colour with subtle texture. Separate layers and gradients helped. Adjustment layers added slight imperfections and colour casts. That keeps the result closer to a real camera capture.
Adding the Tabasco bottle
Next I added the bottle on its own layer. I graded the label, glass, green band and cap separately. That way I could enhance each part without changing the whole frame. Soft reflectors brought out detail in the glass.
Burn and smoke effects
For the burn mark I carefully burnt a hole in glossy A4 paper. Then I photographed it on glass to catch a reflection. The glass reads as a dark volcanic surface under the white paper.
Smoke was hard to capture at the same time as the burn. Therefore I added smoke later in Photoshop. Blending modes placed it in front of and behind the bottle.
Finishing touches
Finally I grouped adjustment layers for an overall grade. Reflective products need patience. Soft lighting and careful Photoshop work made this product photography Cornwall piece possible. For similar studio composites from St Austell, contact JawPhotography or see finishing tips from Adobe Photoshop.
